What does it mean when you and a guy have been flirting for awhile then he suddenly says “hey sis”?

[Anonymous]

We work together. But from the moment I meet him he has always flirted with me and would even give me very detailed compliments. I would definitely always reciprocate the vibes back to kind of let him know that I am also interested in him. We would crush on each a lot. When we see each other in the hallways, we always speak to each other or walk together. But now I’m confused. I went in to work today, he was near the door that I entered. He was speaking with one of his female coworkers, which is fine because I didn’t feel insecure or jealous about it. I looked at him and said hi how we normally do with each other, he replied saying “hey sis”. “Hey sis”? SMH. At this point, I don’t know if I am over reacting as a taurus but I feel so confused and pretty much over it. I don't know if he said that so no one in our work space would be nosy, but I was definitely confused and upset about it. I told my close friend about the situation, she says that I maybe over reacting. Ugh the Taurus in me wants to give off a f you attitude but I know that if I do do that he’ll know that I feeling some type of way. I don't know how should I react to this situation?

[Anonymous]

Short version:

Means you need to talk to him about having a relationship because your feeling irritated about him not flirting with you (which might be because there isn't a potential relationship or might be a play to esculate the flirting)

Long version:

Well, I would guess that given he's with another girl, saying 'hey sis' he might hope to acknowledge you as a special person whilst not lessening his chances with the other girl (aka appease you but not blow his chances).

Now, it might also be a 'play' on his part. I am aware of guys who use the idea of the girl becoming 'friend zoned' (not a thing in reality) to increase her level of insecurity in the hopes she will esculate the intimacy to either ensure a relationship or open us sexual avenues. So if he's a bit sly, he might even be playing 'card' to see what comes.

The last possibility, of course, is he's just wanting to re-base your friendship, maybe he was happy flirting with you 'casually' (non seriously, but flatteringly) but determined maybe your a bit more serious than he imagined so wanted to re-base your friendship make it clear he sees you more as a sister vs a potential partner. Southafrican people are rather like this, they flirt rotten with every girl, but if the girl shows too much interested and they where just flirting on principle they will reset boundaries.

Any of those might be true.

[Avicenna]

I wouldn't read too much into it other than being a basic term of endearment

[bobalife]

Unless he’s just playful? But tbh that’s weird and turned off… 😂😂😂 I wouldn’t wanna flirt with a guy calling me that lmao. That’s what my gfs are for.

[Anonymous]

It Could mean anything don’t take it seriously

[In_Trance]

It means you waited too long

[Anonymous]

It means he is immature.